The initial moments of Beyoncé's inauguration performance were fraught with confusion, after…
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"She did not sing live," [an anonymous inaugural official] told CNN. A pre-recording of the artist's rendition of the National Anthem was played instead. What was heard by spectators and viewers was the sound of that recording, according to the official.

According to the official, Beyoncé made the decision to use pre-recorded audio Sunday night, because she did not have time to rehearse with the Marine Band. The official also observed that Beyoncé's recording "was spot on" #diva #flawless.